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With most economists predicting the Reserve Bank will cut Australia's interest rates as early as tomorrow, some are worried that any easing will only serve to over-stimulate house prices. While the aim of any cut would be to promote growth and boost flagging confidence, there is no certainty the ...

Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned against xenophobia and the jumping to conclusions when it comes to the real estate market in Australia. He's seeking submissions on proposed new rules dealing with foreign investors and Australia's residential property market. These include a five-thousand ...

Given the current economic climate, many Australians are being forced to reconsider the long-held dream of owning their own homes. Is this a tragic development or the necessary outcome of an aging population and inflated market? And how might giving up on the mythology of bricks and mortar create ...

Real estate and property groups fear an Abbott Government plan to slug foreign home buyers with new fees will backfire. Tony Abbott today flagged charging foreigners at least an extra $5000 when they buy a property. The Prime Minister says there's currently not enough scrutiny of foreign house ...

Foreigners who want to buy houses or apartments in Australia could soon be hit with new fees. Tony Abbott says the extra cash would help the Foreign Investment Review Board crack down on any dodgy overseas investments. The Prime Minister has repeated his claim Australia's current property laws ...